An Oregon scenic drive through the Tualatin Valley features pastoral landscapes, farms, wineries, historical sites, taverns, and a national wildlife refuge. I was a guest of Washington County Visitors Association, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. An Oregon...
Three perfect days in Lafayette Louisiana, include a visit to Vermilionville, an airboat swamp ride, a Tabasco® factory tour, Jungle Gardens, and the best Cajun cuisine. I was a guest of Lafayette Travel, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. UPDATE: Be sure to...
A trek along Cape West Coast, South Africa, delivers scenic locations, cultural diversity, and culinary experiences found nowhere else in the world. Guest Post by Bianca Knauf Cape West Coast, South Africa The first thing you notice about trekking up the Cape West...
The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April. This post is sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Florida’s Local Culture...
The Xcaret Day of the Dead festival is a not-to-be-missed event, making Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, the best time of year to visit Mexico’s most popular eco-park. I was a guest of Experiencias Xcaret, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. The aquamarine waters...
A day trip from Pinetop to Whiteriver to Greer, Arizona, takes us to Fort Apache, the Kinishba Ruins, Sunrise Ski Park, & the White Mountain Nature Center. The Arizona Office of Tourism invited me to join a group of international journalists on a road trip through...
Waterfall chasers will love the tropical paradise with incredible flora and fauna that await you at La Paz Waterfall Gardens in Costa Rica. Discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens Jerry and I are typically not big fans of zoos or theme parks or any type of...
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